Ammad Butt

This article is about the field hockey player. For the cricketer, see Amad Butt.
Ammad Butt
Personal information
Full name Ammad Shakeel Butt
Born (1996-01-13) 13 January 1996
Pakistan
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 74 kg (163 lb)
Playing position Midfield
National team
Years Team Caps Goals
2012–2016 Pakistan U–21 28 (6)
2013– Pakistan 178 (15)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  Pakistan
Asian Games
2014 Incheon Team
Asian Cup
2017 Dhaka Team
FIH Champions Trophy
2014 Bhubaneswar Team
FIH Nations Cup
2024–25 Kuala Lumpur Team
Asian Champions Trophy
2013 Kakamigahara Team
2018 Muscat Team
2016 Kuantan Team
2024 Hulunbuir Team
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
2024 Ipoh
Junior Asian Cup
2015 Kuantan Team
Sultan of Johor Cup
2016 Johor Bahru Team

Ammad Shakeel Butt (born 13 January 1996)[1] is a Pakistani professional field hockey player who plays as a midfielder for the Pakistan team.[2]

Butt was a member of the Pakistan U–21 team from 2012 until 2016.[3] Throughout his time in the junior squad, he served as captain for two years, as well as winning two silver medals, at the 2015 Junior Asian Cup in Kuantan and the 2016 Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, respectively.[3]

Throughout the years, he has continued representing the national squad frequently, and has served as captain since 2024.[2][3][4][5]

Career

Domestic league

Butt currently competes in the Malaysia Hockey League for the Matadors Hockey Club.[6]

Under–21

In September 2013, Butt was named in the 18-member squad of the Pakistan junior team for the Sultan of Johor Cup.[7]

He was part of the 18-member squad of the men's hockey team at the 2014 Asian Games that won the silver medal.[8][9]

In November 2015, Butt was appointed captain of the Pakistan's junior team for the Junior Asia Cup in Malaysia.[10]

In October 2016, the Pakistan Hockey Federation announced Butt as part of the national team for the 4th Asian Champions Trophy in Kuantan and the Pakistan's under-21 team for the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Baru.[11][12]

Senior team

Following a successful start to his junior career, Butt made his senior international debut at the 2013 Asian Champions Trophy in Kakamigahara, earning his fist cap in a match against Oman. At the tournament, he won his first medal with the national team, taking home gold.[13][14][15]

He continued his good form in 2014, earning continued selections in the national team. Throughout the year he won another two medals, taking home silver at the Asian Games in Incheon and the FIH Champions Trophy in Bhubaneswar.[16][17]

In 2018, he was named vice-captain of the Pakistan team for the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast,[18] the Hockey Champions Trophy in Breda[19] and the Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.[20]

In October 2018, Butt was retained as vice captain of the Pakistan's team for Asian Champions Trophy.[21] Pakistan and India were declared joint winners of the tournament after rain forced the final to be abandoned.[22][23]

He was named vice-captain of the Pakistan team for the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup.[24] During the World Cup, following an incident at the 40th minute of the Malaysia-Pakistan game, Ammad Butt was reprimanded for carelessly running into an opponent.[25][26][27]

He was announced as part of the 18-member squad for the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham.[28]

Following his appointment as captain, he led the team at the 2024 FIH Olympic Qualifiers in Muscat.[29]

He was appointed as the captain of the national hockey team for the 2024 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, where the team won silver.[30][2][31]

In September 2024, Butt as Pakistan's captain led the team to the third place in the Asian Champions Trophy.[32][33][34]

In 2025, he led the squad to a silver medal at the 2024–25 FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur, which eventuated in the teams' promotion to the FIH Pro League.[35][5]

Major International Tournaments

The following is a list of major international tournaments Butt has participated in.[3][36]

Achievements

In 2025, Butt was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a state bestowed honour of Pakistan.[37][38]

References

  1. ^ "Team Details – Pakistan". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  2. ^ a b c "Ammad Shakeel Butt – Player Info". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d "BUTT Ammad". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Pakistan Hockey captain Ammad Butt declines PSB's luncheon invitation; here's why". geosuper.tv. GeoSuper. 24 June 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  5. ^ a b "FIH Pro League: Pakistan captain Butt vows to not repeat mistakes in Australia leg". geosuper.tv. GeoSuper. 28 January 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Ammad Shakeel takes a stand against politics in hockey, focuses on Matadors' success in MHL". scoop.my. Scoop. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  7. ^ "Olympian Umar Bhutta to lead Pakistan juniors at Sultan of Johor Cup | FIH". www.fih.ch. 16 September 2013.
  8. ^ Abbasi, Kashif (14 August 2014). "PHF announces squad for Asian Games". DAWN.
  9. ^ "India defeats Pakistan to clinch Asian Games hockey title". DAWN. 2 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Junior hockey: Colts geared up for Asia Cup". The Express Tribune. 5 November 2015. The Pakistan junior hockey team, led by newly appointed skipper Ammad Butt, is ready to put on a good show at the Asia Cup, scheduled to begin on November 14 in Malaysia.
  11. ^ Faizan, Lakhani (11 October 2016). "Pakistan announce senior, junior Hockey teams for forthcoming fixtures". www.geo.tv.
  12. ^ Yaqoob, Mohammad (12 October 2016). "Hockey squads for Asian Champions Trophy, Sultan of Johor Cup announced". DAWN.COM. Defender Ammad Shakeel Butt has been included in both the squads.
  13. ^ "Greenshirts triumph in Men's Asian Champions Trophy". fih.hockey. International Hockey Federation. 9 November 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  14. ^ "Good tidings from Japan: Pakistan crowned Asian hockey champions". tribune.com.pk. The Express Tribune. 10 November 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  15. ^ "Pakistan retain Asian Hockey Champions Trophy". nation.com.pk. The Nation. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  16. ^ "India wrest Asian Games hockey gold from Pakistan". sg.news.yahoo.com. Yahoo News. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  17. ^ "Germany beats Pakistan in Champions Trophy final, Kookaburras win third-place play-off against India". abc.net.au. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  18. ^ "Pakistan hockey team for Commonwealth Games named". Daily Times. 14 March 2018.
  19. ^ Zuberi, Anwar (3 June 2018). "Pakistan hockey team leaves for Champions Trophy". DAWN.
  20. ^ Khan, Hamza (1 August 2018). "Pakistan hockey squad for Asian Games announced". Business Recorder.
  21. ^ "Rizwan retained as captain for Asian Champions Trophy". The News International. 13 October 2018.
  22. ^ "Pakistan Make It To Their 5th Consecutive Asian Champions Trophy Final". Asian Hockey Federation. 27 October 2018. In the shootout, Toseeq Abbas and Ammad Butt scored with their shots, while Abu Mahmood was obstructed by the Malaysian goalkeeper and led to a penalty stroke that was converted by Bilal.
  23. ^ "Pakistan, India declared joint winners of Asian Hockey Champions Trophy". www.geo.tv. 28 October 2018.
  24. ^ "Pakistan announce squad for Hockey World Cup 2018". Geo News. 15 November 2018.
  25. ^ "FIH Appeal Jury Decides To Reprimand Pakistan Player Ammad Butt". www.worldcup2018.hockey. 8 December 2018.
  26. ^ Ganesan, Uthra (8 December 2018). "Hockey World Cup 2018: Pakistan vice-captain Ammad Butt let off with a reprimand". Sportstar.
  27. ^ "Hockey World Cup: Pakistan's Ammad Butt let-off with reprimand, to play against Holland". The Indian Express. 8 December 2018.
  28. ^ "Pakistan hockey squad named for CW Games". DAWN. 14 July 2022.
  29. ^ "PAKISTAN HOCKEY FEDERATION HAS ANNOUNCED THE PAKISTAN HOCKEY TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OLYMPIC QUALIFIER EVENT". asiahockey.org. Asian Hockey Federation. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  30. ^ Javed, Afzal (28 April 2024). "Ammad Shakeel Butt to lead Pakistan squad for Azlan Shah Hockey Cup". Aaj English TV.
  31. ^ "PAKISTAN: SULTAN AZLAN SHAH CUP: PAKISTAN'S HANNAN AIMS TO WIN FINAL, LAUDS ROELANT OLTMANS". hockeywrldnws.com. Hockey Wrld News. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  32. ^ "Pakistan cruise into Asian hockey semi-final with dominant win over China". DAWN. 13 September 2024.
  33. ^ "India clinches 2-1 victory over Pakistan in Asian Champions Trophy hockey thriller". DAWN. 14 September 2024.
  34. ^ "Pakistan clinches 5-2 win over South Korea in third place tie of Asian Champions Trophy". DAWN. 17 September 2024.
  35. ^ "Pakistan Thrashed By New Zealand With 6-2 Defeat In FIH Hockey Men's Nation Cup Final". pakistantoday.com.pk. Pakistan Today. 21 June 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  36. ^ "Ammad BUTT". birmingham2022.com. Birmingham2022. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  37. ^ "Pakistan Hockey Captain Ammad Butt Receives Tamgha-e-Imtiaz". propakistani.pk. Pro Pakistani. 24 March 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  38. ^ "Oman's national hockey team to tour Pakistan". dawn.com. Dawn. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
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